Take a look at the official UK press release on Kentucky accepting a bid to the TaxSlayer Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida.
LEXINGTON, Ky. – Making its return to the postseason, Kentucky has accepted a bid to play in the prestigious TaxSlayer Bowl. The Wildcats will face Georgia Tech.
The game will be played on Saturday, Dec. 31 at 11 a.m. at EverBank Field in Jacksonville, Florida and broadcast on ESPN. Originally known as the Gator Bowl, the TaxSlayer Bowl has been played continuously since the 1945 season, making it the sixth-oldest existing bowl game.
“We’re extremely excited and proud for our team, our university and our fans, to be invited to the TaxSlayer Bowl,” Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops said.